A review by booklovinmamas
Twisted Kingdom by Rina Kent

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Twisted Kingdom is the last book in Aiden and Elsa’s trilogy, and after reading that jaw-dropping cliffhanger from Steel Princess, I needed answers. Rina Kent definitely knows how to write some gritty, dark storylines that keep you on the edge, and she also knows how to write some ‘OTT’ (Over The Top) jealous/possessive anti-heroes like Aiden King. 

Steel Princess and Twisted Kingdom not only answered my burning questions about Elsa and her memories but also took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Rina Kent’s narrative of how Aiden and Elsa first met in the past is a heart-wrenching tale that is not for the faint of heart. I found myself sympathizing with both characters for different reasons and gained a deeper understanding of Aiden’s initial reaction to Elsa in Deviant King.

Twisted Kingdom delves deep into the dark past of Elsa’s family, unearthing secrets that someone desperately tried to keep hidden. It also confronts the reasons behind Aiden’s father’s disapproval of his relationship with Elsa, a conflict that Aiden is determined to overcome. Aiden’s   future plans are intricately tied to Elsa, a promise he made years ago that he’s now desperately trying to get her to remember, adding a layer of suspense and mystery to the narrative.

Aiden became a different person in this book becoming more protective and worried about Elsa, but he still was a walking red flag. I definitely understood him a lot better after this book and everything he went through. Elsa changed a bit, too, and it’s all due to someone coming back into her life and shaking things up. I now understood why Aiden’s father and Elsa’s father had a feud years ago. 

I was glad that Elsa and Aiden finally found their HEA and that Elsa found out the truth, but I felt there was a lot of repetition and that things were rushed, especially when it came to the long-standing conflict between the Kings and Steels. I still enjoyed the book; it just won’t be a favorite. 

I’m ready for the next storyline that involves Xander and Kim. Rina has been teasing me about these two since Deviant King, and I need to know why they hate each other. Rina definitely has a new fan, and I can’t wait to continue reading this series, plus every book she’s ever written. 
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